Elevon 1

Elevon 1
Control surface by C7 Aerospace Division
Radial size		Radial mounted
Cost	(total)	400.00
Mass	(total)	0.050 t
Drag		0.02
Max. Temp.		2400 K
Impact Tolerance		15 m/s
Research		Aviation
Unlock cost		3 200
Since version		0.15
Part configuration		elevon1.cfg
Lift generated		0.25
Cont. surf. portion		100%
Deflection range		20°
Actuator Speed		30°/s
Packed volume		270 l

The Elevon 1 is a control surface — a part that generates lift and deflects to alter a craft's center of lift to aid control of aerodynamic flight within an atmosphere.

Product description

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Made from the finest materials at hand, these flight surfaces are guaranteed to operate while attached to the craft. However studies have shown that a lack of atmosphere *may* slightly impede function. No refunds.

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Uses

The primary purpose of the Elevon 1 is aerodynamic steering, tilting in response to pitch, yaw, and roll commands during flight. They are normally attached to the trailing edge of a wing. They generate a small amount of lift, causing a small but noticeable impact on positioning the center of lift which must be considered when balancing added control with overall aerodynamics.

Since version 0.23 it is possible through tweakables to dictate which commands it is “Active” in. As relative positioning of a control surface on an aircraft impacts usefulness for each command, this can ensure control surfaces aren't splitting the difference between its most effective use and a less effective one.

Though some players may consider it cheating, control surfaces can be spammed arbitrarily to locations on a craft to shift its center of lift as desired, even if it would not realistically be exposed to airflow. To prevent odd steering behavior, these spammed control surfaces may be set “Inactive” for pitch, yaw, and roll.

Changes

0.25

• Renamed from Standard Control Surface to Elevon 1, new model and texture

0.15

• Initial release